iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Compare Specs & Prices

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iPhone 13 Pro Max

5 user reviews

iPhone 12

22 user reviews

Pros

A15 Bionic chip
5G compatible
ProMotion Technology
4K video recording
Triple lens camera
1TB storage option

Pros

Attractive design
Fantastic audio quality
5G compatible
Amazing OLED display

Cons

No major design upgrade

Cons

No charger or headphones included
Battery life
Not much camera upgrade

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Reviews

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

* Save $100 plus $200 rebate

Retailer: Red Pocket

Storage: 128GB

Network: AT&T

Condition: NEW

Price: $37/mo*
0% APR for 24 mths

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Network: AT&T

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Network: AT&T

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has 128GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.7 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This new iPhone 13 Pro Max is available from Red Pocket with AT&T network coverage and prices starting from $37/mo.

Best Deals

Device	128GB	256GB	512GB	1TB
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max AT&T	$37/mo	$42/mo	$50/mo	$58/mo
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Verizon	-	$72/mo	$78/mo	$89/mo
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max T-Mobile	$46/mo	$50/mo	$58/mo	$67/mo
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Unlocked	$37/mo	$42/mo	$50/mo	$58/mo

Apple iPhone 12

Retailer: US Mobile

Storage: 128GB

Network: Verizon

Condition: NEW

Price: $71/mo
15% APR for 12 mths

See Deal Full price: $779

Network: Verizon & T-Mobile

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Network: Verizon & T-Mobile

The Apple iPhone 12 has 128GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.1 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This new iPhone 12 is available from US Mobile with Verizon & T-Mobile network coverage and prices starting from $71/mo.

Best Deals

Device	64GB	128GB	256GB
Apple iPhone 12 AT&T	$26/mo	$28/mo	$32/mo
Apple iPhone 12 Verizon	-	$71/mo	$83/mo
Apple iPhone 12 T-Mobile	-	$71/mo	$83/mo
Apple iPhone 12 Unlocked	$26/mo	$71/mo	$32/mo

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Display

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
Screen size	6.7 inches	6.1 inches
Display	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Screen resolution	2778x1284 pixels	2532x1170 pixels

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Cameras

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
Cameras	Triple	Dual
Back camera	12 MP	12 MP
Camera type	Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto	Wide, Ultra Wide
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
Optical zoom	6x zoom	2x zoom
Night mode

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Performance

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic	A14 Bionic Chip
RAM	6GB	4GB
Storage sizes	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Cellular

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
5G
eSIM
VoLTE
WiFi calling

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Design

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
Dimensions	6.33 x 3.07 x 0.3 inches	5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches
Weight	8.4 ounces	5.78 ounces
Screen protection	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield
Water resistant	IP68	IP68

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Battery Life

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
Battery life (video playback)	28 hours	17 hours
Wireless charging

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Multimedia

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
HDR Screen
Video resolution	4K UHD, FHD, HD	4K, FHD, HD

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12: Specs

	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 12
GPS
Operating System	iOS 15.x	iOS 14
Secure Authentication	3D Face unlock	Face ID
Voice Commands
Release Date	September 24, 2021	October 23, 2020
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